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You're supposed to be able to fuse Argentium, but I have had trouble seeing whether the fusion is successful. If you go on heating, it is liable to shrivel up, so to avoid hassle, I added a little...

Hi Indi, and welcome back. Chains made with Argentium are beautiful and white. You just have to bear in mind that this version of silver can't stand disturbing in any way while glowing red, or it...

All these different opinions are the whole point of the forum of course.
Auflux has been my go to, even for large pieces like belt buckles, but it does get exhausted more quickly than borax. So it...

Most of the time when attempting to visit the Forum, I get 'Content encoding error'.

I am hoping that Dave will see this and come to the rescue. Dennis.

Once I've gone through the routine it's good enough for me.

That said I don't use fluxes that leave a hard to dissolve glaze behind.
For me paste solders are messy, so I use snips of strip...

Try your usual pickle first. If unwanted residues still remain,m then use safety pickle followed by a hot bicarbonate of soda solution, and then rinse in plain water.. Dennis.

Dear Steph,

I thought I might pick up on some of your points, in case my comments help you to improve your finish.

1. Brass brushes should always be used wet and soapy, or they will deposit a...

Well, there you are. Someone could say 'all worried for nothing', but you will be much better prepared when it crops up again.

First decide on your priorities.

If you don't wish to loose the client, explain that you will have a go, but if a split appears, you will provide a new base at your or her expense.

As you wont...

Yes, you are right. Silver arrives smooth and undamaged, so work in a clean area, and with a painters brush, get rid of filings which would scratch your work.
Use soft tools guarded with nylon, or...

Well that is a sad and unusual drama, just about pliers.
I'm sorry you had all this trouble, and hope that the prestige version will serve you for life. They are a good price too.
Thank you for...

I'm glad it's working for you. Of course in my day they didn't have the posh draw tongs.
It would be really good if you could post a picture eventually. Dennis

Any one from Cookson will probably do you Sheena. After all they are easily adjusted by pushing the two scrolls closer together by hand.
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Thank you for your feedback. Best wishes to your daughter. Dennis.

All you have to do is try it with a strip of copper first, which will have similar properties. You have the advantage of stopping when the size is right, or going on if not.
Dennis.

Hello, and welcome to the forum.

No, I agree with Nick. Neither the unequal length, not the pitting are acceptable

They look as if you have been fobbed off, so return them for refund.

Then buy them from a reputable supplier....

Well, there are lots of scratches on it. To get a mirror shine on silver, you must faithfully get the best shine you can with each grade of whatever system you are using, and then rotate by...

They won't be going for a morning run then Bob?

While waiting for a member to pose a question, you might be inspired by some wildlife pictures:
https://www.worldnaturephotographyawards.com/winners-2024. 🦎 Dennis.

You might have more success if you created a set up that allowed you to push harder.
Hold the ring by the shank in a wooden ring clamp with a screw. Then rest the bezel against something fixed, such...

As an amateur, you will have occasional uses for a 45 degree mitre jig, but its main job will be to help you to cut and file the ends of wires, strips and tubes flush.

The problem will not be with...

My way was to waste a little metal by making the base too wide. Then I had an outside ledge to rest tiny snips of easy solder on. Take he flame away as soon as you see it melt, and trim off the...

You can get inspiration from jewellery selling sites, not to copy, but to see the trends.

Also here:
https://www.atthebench.com/category/all-films/

https://acj.org.uk/
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You're the star for getting it done. D.